Linkly & IFTTT
What is IFTTT?
IFTTT (If This Then That) is a popular automation platform that connects apps, devices, and services together. It's especially well-known for smart home integrations and simple "if this, then that" style automations.
For example, if you were to use Linkly & IFTTT together, you might automatically create a Linkly link when you add a new item to a spreadsheet, or flash your smart lights when someone clicks your link.
How to Use Linkly & IFTTT
Linkly has an official integration on IFTTT.
With IFTTT, you can:
- Automatically create, update, or delete Linkly shortlinks from your applets.
- Trigger applets when your links are clicked.
- Connect link clicks to smart home devices, notifications, and hundreds of other services.
You can find the Linkly service on IFTTT by searching for "Linkly" in the IFTTT app or website.
Linkly & IFTTT Features Overview
Triggers
Link Clicked
This trigger fires when a Linkly shortlink is clicked. You can optionally filter to only trigger for a specific link.
Click data includes: Country, Platform, Browser, Referer, ISP, Bot detection, and Destination URL.
Use this to:
- Get notifications when important links are clicked
- Log clicks to a spreadsheet
- Trigger smart home actions when links are clicked
Actions
Create Link
Creates a new Linkly shortlink. Configure the destination URL, custom slug, and domain.
Update Link
Updates an existing Linkly shortlink. Select the link you want to update and provide the new settings.
Delete Link
Permanently deletes a Linkly shortlink.
Warning: This action cannot be undone. The link will stop working immediately after deletion.
Queries
List Links
Returns all links in your workspace. Useful for populating dropdown menus in applets.
List Domains
Returns all domains in your workspace. Use this when creating links to select which domain to use.
Authentication
To connect Linkly with IFTTT:
- Open the IFTTT app or website
- Search for the "Linkly" service
- Click "Connect"
- Log in to your Linkly account when prompted
- Authorize IFTTT to access your Linkly workspace
Once connected, you can use Linkly triggers and actions in your IFTTT applets.
Use Cases
- Smart Home Notifications - Flash lights or play sounds when links are clicked
- Marketing Tracking - Log link clicks to Google Sheets automatically
- Social Media - Create short links when you post new content
- Lead Alerts - Get push notifications when prospects click your links
- QR Code Campaigns - Track when print materials are scanned
